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Walnut Place a Charming Home in Historic Valley Junction area of West Des Moines

Family-friendly holiday home with water park and fitness centre

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Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Outdoor dining
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In a charming neighborhood near Historic Valley Junction, this 4-bedroom home offers ample space for relaxation and entertainment. Enjoy the shaded patio area, fully equipped kitchen, and comfortable bedrooms with queen-size beds. With three full bathrooms and a washer/dryer on site, convenience meets charm in this beautifully furnished retreat.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 20208 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$792
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Walnut Place a Charming Home in Historic Valley Junction area of West Des Moines

This 4 Bedroom home with large kitchen and gathering areas is completely furnished and ready for you to enjoy. You will love the charming features of this home. Two of the bedrooms have queen size beds, one bedroom has a twin bed and a full-size daybed with a twin size trundle! Another bedroom has a full-size bed and a twin size bed. For an additional guest charge there is also a memory foam full size sofa sleeper in the living room and three roll out queen size mattress/beds. There is a full bath on the second floor, a full bath on the first floor and a really cool locker style bathroom with 2 showers 2 sinks and a toilet in the basement. There is a washer and dryer as well. The lovely shaded patio area provides outdoor space and seating as well. The home is within walking distance to Historic Valley Junction, where there is great shopping and entertainment. You will be close to parks, pools, biking trails as well as the Racoon River park. This is a great property and very conveniently located. It is less than 15 minutes from the Airport and Downtown Des Moines. Plenty of off street parking. You can also view additional photos and information on our Facebook page.


Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 2,240 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
No need to strip the beds! Just place used towels downstairs by the washing machine and take out the trash. We simply ask that you leave the house as you found it… no deep cleaning required.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR MORE THAN 10 GUESTS

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Please pre-approve your event or party with us.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 35
Note from host: Please pre-approve your event or party with us.
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
West Des Moines, IA

What's nearby

  • Valley Junction - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Val Air Ballroom - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Des Moines Art Center - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Drake University - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Casey's Center - 9 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Smokey Row - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Either/Or - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Champions Hideaway - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walnut Place a Charming Home in Historic Valley Junction area of West Des Moines pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Walnut Place a Charming Home in Historic Valley Junction area of West Des Moines?

As of 11 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Walnut Place a Charming Home in Historic Valley Junction area of West Des Moines on 12 Nov 2025 start from NZ$791.92, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Walnut Place a Charming Home in Historic Valley Junction area of West Des Moines?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walnut Place a Charming Home in Historic Valley Junction area of West Des Moines?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Walnut Place a Charming Home in Historic Valley Junction area of West Des Moines located?

This family-friendly West Des Moines holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Valley Junction and Water Works Park. Val Air Ballroom and Des Moines Art Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Walnut Place a Charming Home in Historic Valley Junction area of West Des Moines Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 180 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 180 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 180 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 180 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 180 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peggy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house with fabulous amenities within great proximity of Valley Junction and much more! Our group enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

eric c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Business Stay

This place was a great choice for our work trip. The space was perfect for relaxing after long days. We had plenty of room to spread out and unwind. It was comfortable and convenient for our needs. We would definitely consider staying here again.Plenty of board games to stay entertained as well.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Bill M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Renee, the owner, was very nice and helpful. Lovely home. Enjoyed the parlor with the games. BBQ pit was great. House was very nicely decorated. I wish the home was not on a busy street which was a little loud at night
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Walnut Place

This house was very vintage but had its quirks like any older house does. We had a great stay and was better than a motel. We enjoyed all the antiques in the house also. Thanks for a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything you need for a home away from home.

It was very well kept and the garden was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for our group

We came into town for a family reunion with 9 adults and this place was great. Plenty of space for everyone to hang out while being comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun Spot for a Weekend Getaway

Walnut Place is an eclectic getaway close to Valley Junction shopping. Our group of 4 had plenty of space for visiting and relaxing. The hosts were flexible and gracious, making for a pleasant weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

SHAWN L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls getaway

The house was amazing- so many conversation pieces. We played games, watched movies and enjoyed the overall comfort of this home. Beds were very comfortable- bathrooms well stocked and clean!! Parking is great!!!! Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas in JULY

Interesting place to stay. Lots of antiques. We enjoyed the games table and the nice living room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mimi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for a family!

We stayed while watching the state track meet - a quick drive to Drake stadium. Plenty of space for all the adults to relax in between sessions. This was a great value when our alternative was three hotel rooms. Awesome Farmer’s Market a few blocks away on Thursday evening.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chad P., Marion, Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun in WDM

The house accommodated our needs for a Christmas family gathering. The house is very well stocked with everything you need for your stay. It is also close to stores, restaurants and even a distillery.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Fun!

We had a nice stay. The house was clean, cozy, spacious, and very fun and eclectic. We found what we needed to be able to cook a little and had plenty of space to enjoy our weekend. It is on a busy street, but very close to Valley Junction and a short drive to downtown. Overall a great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for family!

This house has 4 bedrooms, two on the main floor. Extra showers and toilet in the basement for extra guests. Fantastic game room as well. The eat in kitchen was perfect for our parents to be a part of the food making process! Thank you for your quick response when we had trouble with the door!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Diane W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great Space for big groups

The house lends itself really well to a group needing flexible space! I brought a group of High School Speech and Debate competitors to town for their National Competition and there were eight of us total. With minimal moving things about, we all had our own beds and plenty of room. Game room off the kitchen was great for us!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Homey and Authentic

We enjoyed our stay, and the host was very accommodating and pleasant. The place was homey and authentic. The shower/tub on the main floor did not drain well. The host had someone come over and work on it. It helped some, but didn't totally fix the problem. Also, there were no outlets in the upstairs bathroom. We had a lot of people getting ready in the mornings, so this made things a little hectic.All and all, we enjoyed our stay and would recommend our host.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

NCAA Stay

Owners came through with honors vis a vie the TV! We're old guys that came to see games live at the arena and watch tons of games on TV. Owner came at night with two technicians to resolve difficulties getting game broadcasts. NEVER HAD A RESPONSE AS GOOD from owners of other VRBO stays.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay! Well cared for and lots of amenities. Thank you for such a charming place to rest while we were visiting Des Moines!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lezlee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful home! Great owners! Ample parking. A few blocks away from the Valley Junction business district. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elise P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Home!

We stayed at the property for 5 nights and had a wonderful time. The property was very clean and very well stocked with everything we needed. Renae, the host, did an exceptional job of making sure we were comfortable. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and Cute

It was very beautiful and comfy!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

State Track

Good place to stay with a large number. Very nice and helpful owners.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Room and amenities to feel comfortable

Plenty of space to relax and entertain. 9 of us stayed and all slept well. There was 19 total once family joined for dinners and spending time together. Plenty of room for all!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay!

This worked out perfect for us. Had a two night stay for a basketball tournament in Des Moines and this house was perfect. Lot of room,very clean, and great people to work with. Thanks again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Scott C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend with friends

Friends get together and house worked out perfect for group.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience

It was a very comfortable place to stay and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024